Gadolinium nitrate pentahydrate
Agent Name
Gadolinium nitrate pentahydrate
Synonyms
Gadolinium (III) nitrate pentahydrate; [MSDSonline] UN1477
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Fine colorless crystals; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Poses a fire risk on contact with organic substances; [Hawley] An oxidizing agent; May cause fire on contact with combustible material; An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "NITRATES and NITRITES." See "RARE EARTH METALS" and the linked occupational diseases.
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s."
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Other Information
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